A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry".
At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms").
It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century.
Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com.
Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and PhoebeHalstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau
This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org
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published:12 Mar 2014

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Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

published:21 Dec 2017

views:1876

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/.... I also have a blog at http://njwildberger.com/, where I will discuss lots of foundational issues, along with other things, and you can check out my webpages at http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~norman/. Of course if you want to support all these bold initiatives, become a Patron of this Channel at https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?... .

published:29 Mar 2011

views:42792

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all of Western philosophy.

published:19 Jun 2017

views:120157

published:19 Sep 2016

views:785

Richard Feynman explains the main differences in the traditions of how mathematical reasoning is employed between mathematicians and physicists.

published:17 May 2012

views:239731

ProfessorAlan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, engineering and mathematics which have shaped our understanding of the modern world.
Assisted by Ri demo technician, Andy Marmery, Professor Davies demonstrates the key discoveries and experiments of many Greek thinkers -- from Thales and Pythagoras to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria.
This video was created as part of the Greek Legacy series of events, generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (http://www.snf.org).
The conference for sixth form students, held on Friday 6th March 2014, was a day of interaction and discovery - from exploring the astrolabe and the steam engine to exclaiming "Eureka!" and asking "How did they do that?". Alongside Professor Davies' demonstrations, talks were presented on Euclid and Hypatia. The audience discovered how the Greek Philosophers established the foundation of modern mathematics through the concept of proof, and students from Imperial College presented Greeks: The Musical!
Plus, there was the first ever public-screening of the Ri animation, The GreekLegacy.
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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video series.

published:26 Aug 2013

views:3086

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

Greek mathematics

Greek mathematics, as that term is used in this article, is the mathematics written in Greek, developed from the 7th century BC to the 4th century AD around the shores of the Eastern Mediterranean. Greek mathematicians lived in cities spread over the entire Eastern Mediterranean, from Italy to North Africa, but were united by culture and language. Greek mathematics of the period following Alexander the Great is sometimes called Hellenistic mathematics. The word "mathematics" itself derives from the ancient Greek μάθημα (mathema), meaning "subject of instruction". The study of mathematics for its own sake and the use of generalized mathematical theories and proofs is the key difference between Greek mathematics and those of preceding civilizations.

Origins of Greek mathematics

The origins of Greek mathematics are not easily documented. The earliest advanced civilizations in the country of Greece and in Europe were the Minoan and later Mycenean civilization, both of which flourished during the 2nd millennium BC. While these civilizations possessed writing and were capable of advanced engineering, including four-story palaces with drainage and beehive tombs, they left behind no mathematical documents.

References

Reviel Netz

Reviel Netz (born January 2, 1968, in Tel Aviv, Israel) is a noted Israeli scholar of the history of pre-modern mathematics, who is currently a professor of Classics and of Philosophy at Stanford University.

Life and work

From 1983 to 1992, Netz studied at the Tel Aviv University, obtaining a B.A. in Ancient History and an M.A. in History and the Philosophy of Science; from 1993 to 1995 studied classics at Christ College, Cambridge University, where he obtained his doctorate in 1995. From 1996 to 1999 Netz worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, and concurrently in 1998 and 1999 worked as a post-doctoral fellow at MIT. In the fall of 1999 he took a position as an assistant professor in the Stanford University Department of Classics, where he has continued to teach and publish today.
Netz's major research interest include the wider issues of the history of cognitive practices; for example the history of the book, visual culture, literacy and numeracy. He has several prominent publications in this field, most notably volumes I and II of The Archimedes Palimpsest. He also co-authored The Archimedes Codex with William Noel on the same subject matter but oriented towards a public audience. It received the Neumann Prize and has since been translated into twenty languages. He is the author of several additional works published by the Cambridge University Press, including The Shaping of Deduction in Greek Mathematics: a Study in Cognitive History (1999, Runciman Award), The Transformation of Early Mediterranean Mathematics: From Problems to Equations (2004), and Ludic Proof: Greek Mathematics and the Alexandrian Aesthetic (2009). He has also appeared as a subject matter expert on PBS's Nova concerning ancient mathematics.
In addition to his work on the history of mathematics, Reviel Netz has published award winning Hebrew Poetry, most notably 'Adayin Bahuc', published in 1999.

The Greek Legacy: How the Ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics

A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry".
At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms").
It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century.
Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com.
Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and PhoebeHalstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau
This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org
The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution
and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/
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4:21

Greek Mathematics: The Beginning of Greek Math & Greek Numerals

Greek Mathematics: The Beginning of Greek Math & Greek Numerals

Greek Mathematics: The Beginning of Greek Math & Greek Numerals

Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

54:08

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/.... I also have a blog at http://njwildberger.com/, where I will discuss lots of foundational issues, along with other things, and you can check out my webpages at http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~norman/. Of course if you want to support all these bold initiatives, become a Patron of this Channel at https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?... .

45:19

Genius of Pythagoras - Full rare Documentary

Genius of Pythagoras - Full rare Documentary

Genius of Pythagoras - Full rare Documentary

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all of Western philosophy.

3:37

Greek Mathematics 600-190 B.C.

Greek Mathematics 600-190 B.C.

Greek Mathematics 600-190 B.C.

10:20

Feynman: 'Greek' versus 'Babylonian' mathematics

Feynman: 'Greek' versus 'Babylonian' mathematics

Feynman: 'Greek' versus 'Babylonian' mathematics

Richard Feynman explains the main differences in the traditions of how mathematical reasoning is employed between mathematicians and physicists.

43:36

How Greek Maths Changed the World

How Greek Maths Changed the World

How Greek Maths Changed the World

ProfessorAlan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, engineering and mathematics which have shaped our understanding of the modern world.
Assisted by Ri demo technician, Andy Marmery, Professor Davies demonstrates the key discoveries and experiments of many Greek thinkers -- from Thales and Pythagoras to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria.
This video was created as part of the Greek Legacy series of events, generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (http://www.snf.org).
The conference for sixth form students, held on Friday 6th March 2014, was a day of interaction and discovery - from exploring the astrolabe and the steam engine to exclaiming "Eureka!" and asking "How did they do that?". Alongside Professor Davies' demonstrations, talks were presented on Euclid and Hypatia. The audience discovered how the Greek Philosophers established the foundation of modern mathematics through the concept of proof, and students from Imperial College presented Greeks: The Musical!
Plus, there was the first ever public-screening of the Ri animation, The GreekLegacy.
The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution
and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/
Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
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How to Do Greek Math Subtraction : Math Fundamentals

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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video series.

50:41

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

What the Ancients Knew - Greece

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge: Thales predicted an eclipse, Pythagoras discovered mathematical correlation between a musical instrument's string length and its tone, Archimedes developed laws of mechanics, and a group of 90 priests made well-informed educated guesses about many things.
Hosted by Jack Turner. Published by Discovery Channel, 2008.

55:43

Leaping out of the Page The Use of Diagram in Greek Mathematics, Prof Reviel Netz, British Academy

Leaping out of the Page The Use of Diagram in Greek Mathematics, Prof Reviel Netz, British Academy

Leaping out of the Page The Use of Diagram in Greek Mathematics, Prof Reviel Netz, British Academy

LECTURE IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Leaping out of the Page: The Use of Diagram in Greek MathematicsProfessorReviel Netz
Thursday 14 March 2013, 6 -- 7.15pm followed by a reception
Why did Greek mathematicians rely so heavily on the diagram and why on a diagram of a very particular kind? This lecture surveys some of the recent research into Greek mathematical diagrams, bringing out the peculiarities of this unique artifact, and finally situates its use and its meaning within the larger patterns of the roles text, and images, played in ancient Greek writing as a whole.
About the Speaker:
Reviel Netz is Professor of Classics at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the field of ancient Greek mathematics, most recently as co-editor of The Archimedes Palimpsest (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
To find out more visit: http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2013/Leaping_out_of_the_Page.cfm

37:54

◦ ASMR Greek Teacher RP ∴ Maths Symbols ◦

◦ ASMR Greek Teacher RP ∴ Maths Symbols ◦

◦ ASMR Greek Teacher RP ∴ Maths Symbols ◦

Hello everyone! I made something a bit different for you this time (never been that far from the camera before),
I will teach you some Greek based on some symbols used in Mathematics. As I say in the video, I am not good at mathematics but I thought I will give it a go haha!
This video has soft-speaking, writing sounds, paper tissue sounds, calm tapping and some Greek.
Feel free to give me any feedback or suggestions!!
I hope you enjoy + sleep !
Love,
Marianne x
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cutebunny992
If you want to support my work through a Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QE5DE2J44U5TN
- This video is for Ben who supports me on Patreon! :D
The microphone I use is the 3DIO Freespace, which can be found here: http://3diosound.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=45

Greek Mathematics (Part 1)

The Greek Legacy: How the Ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics

A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be...

published: 12 Mar 2014

Greek Mathematics: The Beginning of Greek Math & Greek Numerals

Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

published: 21 Dec 2017

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/pr...

published: 29 Mar 2011

Genius of Pythagoras - Full rare Documentary

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all...

published: 19 Jun 2017

Greek Mathematics 600-190 B.C.

published: 19 Sep 2016

Feynman: 'Greek' versus 'Babylonian' mathematics

Richard Feynman explains the main differences in the traditions of how mathematical reasoning is employed between mathematicians and physicists.

Introduction to Ancient Greek Mathematician

How to Do Greek Math Subtraction : Math Fundamentals

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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in th...

published: 26 Aug 2013

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

What the Ancients Knew - Greece

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge: Thales predicted an eclipse, Pythagoras discovered mathematical correlation between a musical instrument's string length and its tone, Archimedes developed laws of mechanics, and a group of 90 priests made well-informed educated guesses about many things.
Hosted by Jack Turner. Published by Discovery Channel, 2008.

published: 30 Dec 2012

Leaping out of the Page The Use of Diagram in Greek Mathematics, Prof Reviel Netz, British Academy

LECTURE IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Leaping out of the Page: The Use of Diagram in Greek MathematicsProfessorReviel Netz
Thursday 14 March 2013, 6 -- 7.15pm followed by a reception
Why did Greek mathematicians rely so heavily on the diagram and why on a diagram of a very particular kind? This lecture surveys some of the recent research into Greek mathematical diagrams, bringing out the peculiarities of this unique artifact, and finally situates its use and its meaning within the larger patterns of the roles text, and images, played in ancient Greek writing as a whole.
About the Speaker:
Reviel Netz is Professor of Classics at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the field of ancient Greek mathematics, most recently as co-editor of The Archimedes Palimpsest (Camb...

published: 20 Mar 2013

◦ ASMR Greek Teacher RP ∴ Maths Symbols ◦

Hello everyone! I made something a bit different for you this time (never been that far from the camera before),
I will teach you some Greek based on some symbols used in Mathematics. As I say in the video, I am not good at mathematics but I thought I will give it a go haha!
This video has soft-speaking, writing sounds, paper tissue sounds, calm tapping and some Greek.
Feel free to give me any feedback or suggestions!!
I hope you enjoy + sleep !
Love,
Marianne x
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cutebunny992
If you want to support my work through a Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QE5DE2J44U5TN
- This video is for Ben who supports me on Patreon! :D
The microphone I use is the 3DIO Freespace, which can be found here: http://...

A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry".
At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms").
It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century.
Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com.
Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and PhoebeHalstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau
This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org
The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution
and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/
Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy
Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter

A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry".
At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms").
It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century.
Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com.
Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and PhoebeHalstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau
This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org
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Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced ...

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/.... I also have a blog at http://njwildberger.com/, where I will discuss lots of foundational issues, along with other things, and you can check out my webpages at http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~norman/. Of course if you want to support all these bold initiatives, become a Patron of this Channel at https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?... .

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/.... I also have a blog at http://njwildberger.com/, where I will discuss lots of foundational issues, along with other things, and you can check out my webpages at http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~norman/. Of course if you want to support all these bold initiatives, become a Patron of this Channel at https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?... .

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all of Western philosophy.

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all of Western philosophy.

ProfessorAlan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, engineering and mathematics which have shaped our understanding of the modern world.
Assisted by Ri demo technician, Andy Marmery, Professor Davies demonstrates the key discoveries and experiments of many Greek thinkers -- from Thales and Pythagoras to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria.
This video was created as part of the Greek Legacy series of events, generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (http://www.snf.org).
The conference for sixth form students, held on Friday 6th March 2014, was a day of interaction and discovery - from exploring the astrolabe and the steam engine to exclaiming "Eureka!" and asking "How did they do that?". Alongside Professor Davies' demonstrations, talks were presented on Euclid and Hypatia. The audience discovered how the Greek Philosophers established the foundation of modern mathematics through the concept of proof, and students from Imperial College presented Greeks: The Musical!
Plus, there was the first ever public-screening of the Ri animation, The GreekLegacy.
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ProfessorAlan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, engineering and mathematics which have shaped our understanding of the modern world.
Assisted by Ri demo technician, Andy Marmery, Professor Davies demonstrates the key discoveries and experiments of many Greek thinkers -- from Thales and Pythagoras to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria.
This video was created as part of the Greek Legacy series of events, generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (http://www.snf.org).
The conference for sixth form students, held on Friday 6th March 2014, was a day of interaction and discovery - from exploring the astrolabe and the steam engine to exclaiming "Eureka!" and asking "How did they do that?". Alongside Professor Davies' demonstrations, talks were presented on Euclid and Hypatia. The audience discovered how the Greek Philosophers established the foundation of modern mathematics through the concept of proof, and students from Imperial College presented Greeks: The Musical!
Plus, there was the first ever public-screening of the Ri animation, The GreekLegacy.
The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution
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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video series.

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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video series.

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful s...

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

What the Ancients Knew - Greece

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern te...

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge: Thales predicted an eclipse, Pythagoras discovered mathematical correlation between a musical instrument's string length and its tone, Archimedes developed laws of mechanics, and a group of 90 priests made well-informed educated guesses about many things.
Hosted by Jack Turner. Published by Discovery Channel, 2008.

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge: Thales predicted an eclipse, Pythagoras discovered mathematical correlation between a musical instrument's string length and its tone, Archimedes developed laws of mechanics, and a group of 90 priests made well-informed educated guesses about many things.
Hosted by Jack Turner. Published by Discovery Channel, 2008.

LECTURE IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Leaping out of the Page: The Use of Diagram in Greek MathematicsProfessorReviel Netz
Thursday 14 March 2013, 6 -- 7.15pm followed by a reception
Why did Greek mathematicians rely so heavily on the diagram and why on a diagram of a very particular kind? This lecture surveys some of the recent research into Greek mathematical diagrams, bringing out the peculiarities of this unique artifact, and finally situates its use and its meaning within the larger patterns of the roles text, and images, played in ancient Greek writing as a whole.
About the Speaker:
Reviel Netz is Professor of Classics at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the field of ancient Greek mathematics, most recently as co-editor of The Archimedes Palimpsest (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
To find out more visit: http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2013/Leaping_out_of_the_Page.cfm

LECTURE IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Leaping out of the Page: The Use of Diagram in Greek MathematicsProfessorReviel Netz
Thursday 14 March 2013, 6 -- 7.15pm followed by a reception
Why did Greek mathematicians rely so heavily on the diagram and why on a diagram of a very particular kind? This lecture surveys some of the recent research into Greek mathematical diagrams, bringing out the peculiarities of this unique artifact, and finally situates its use and its meaning within the larger patterns of the roles text, and images, played in ancient Greek writing as a whole.
About the Speaker:
Reviel Netz is Professor of Classics at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the field of ancient Greek mathematics, most recently as co-editor of The Archimedes Palimpsest (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
To find out more visit: http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2013/Leaping_out_of_the_Page.cfm

◦ ASMR Greek Teacher RP ∴ Maths Symbols ◦

Hello everyone! I made something a bit different for you this time (never been that far from the camera before),
I will teach you some Greek based on some symbo...

Hello everyone! I made something a bit different for you this time (never been that far from the camera before),
I will teach you some Greek based on some symbols used in Mathematics. As I say in the video, I am not good at mathematics but I thought I will give it a go haha!
This video has soft-speaking, writing sounds, paper tissue sounds, calm tapping and some Greek.
Feel free to give me any feedback or suggestions!!
I hope you enjoy + sleep !
Love,
Marianne x
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cutebunny992
If you want to support my work through a Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QE5DE2J44U5TN
- This video is for Ben who supports me on Patreon! :D
The microphone I use is the 3DIO Freespace, which can be found here: http://3diosound.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=45

Hello everyone! I made something a bit different for you this time (never been that far from the camera before),
I will teach you some Greek based on some symbols used in Mathematics. As I say in the video, I am not good at mathematics but I thought I will give it a go haha!
This video has soft-speaking, writing sounds, paper tissue sounds, calm tapping and some Greek.
Feel free to give me any feedback or suggestions!!
I hope you enjoy + sleep !
Love,
Marianne x
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cutebunny992
If you want to support my work through a Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QE5DE2J44U5TN
- This video is for Ben who supports me on Patreon! :D
The microphone I use is the 3DIO Freespace, which can be found here: http://3diosound.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=45

The Greek Legacy: How the Ancient Greeks shaped modern mathematics

A two-minute animated adventure to Ancient Greece and back again - voiced by Numberphile's JamesGrime!
Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, sport and also mathematics. Over six centuries from 600 BC a group of revolutionary thinkers -- from Thales, Pythagoras, Democritus and Aristotle to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria -- formalised the rules and language of modern mathematics.
For Greek thinkers, maths wasn't simply a means of calculating amounts but a way of testing reality and understanding the true nature of the world around them. Indeed, Pythagoras is believed to have coined both the words "philosophy" ("love of wisdom") and "mathematics" ("that which is learned"). In turn, Euclid came to be known as the "father of geometry".
At the heart of this new understanding, was the concept of "the proof", developed by Euclid in what is commonly regarded as the most important and successful mathematical textbook of all time -- the "Stoicheion" or "Elements". Built upon the axiomatic method, mathematical proofs were a way of testing assumptions by building up a mathematical argument using self-evident or assumed statements (or, "axioms").
It is this methodology that formed the foundational language and logic of modern mathematics throughout the world. Indeed, Euclid's Elements was widely used as the seminal maths textbook right up until the start of the twentieth century.
Many thanks to James Grime for his expert help on the script and recording the voice-over. Follow him @jamesgrime or find out more at http://singingbanana.com.
Thanks also to the wonderful 12foot6 and PhoebeHalstead for bringing our ideas to life in animated form: http://12foot6.com. Music by Bedřich Smetana: Má Vlast Moldau
This film was made with the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation http://www.snf.org
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Greek Mathematics: The Beginning of Greek Math & Greek Numerals

Welcome to the History of GreekMathematics mini-series! This series is a short introduction to MathHistory as a subject and the some of the important theorems created in ancient Greece. You are watching the first video in the series.
If this series interested you check out our blog for more information:
https://centerofmathematics.blogspot.com/2017/12/math-history-youtube-mini-series.html

Infinity in Greek mathematics | Math History | NJ Wildberger

We discuss primarily the work of Eudoxus and Archimedes, the founders of calculus. Archimedes in particular discovered formulas that are only found in advanced calculus courses, concerning the relations between the volumes and surface areas of a sphere and a circumscribing cylinder. We also discuss his work on the area of a parabolic arc, Heron's formula (improved using ideas of Rational Trigonometry), hydrostatics, and the Principle of the Lever. He was a true genius.
If you are interested in supporting my YouTube Channel: here is the link to my Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?ty=h You can sign up to be a Patron, and give a donation per view, up to a specified monthly maximum.
My research papers can be found at my ResearchGate page, at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/.... I also have a blog at http://njwildberger.com/, where I will discuss lots of foundational issues, along with other things, and you can check out my webpages at http://web.maths.unsw.edu.au/~norman/. Of course if you want to support all these bold initiatives, become a Patron of this Channel at https://www.patreon.com/njwildberger?... .

Genius of Pythagoras - Full rare Documentary

Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and putative founder of the Pythagoreanism movement. He is often revered as a great mathematician and scientist and is best known for the Pythagorean theorem which bears his name.
Legend and obfuscation cloud his work, so it is uncertain whether he truly contributed much to mathematics or natural philosophy. Many of the accomplishments credited to Pythagoras may actually have been accomplishments of his colleagues or successors. Some accounts mention that the philosophy associated with Pythagoras was related to mathematics and that numbers were important.It was said that he was the first man to call himself a philosopher, or lover of wisdom, and Pythagorean ideas exercised a marked influence on Plato, and through him, all of Western philosophy.

How Greek Maths Changed the World

ProfessorAlan Davies presents a series of groundbreaking experiments pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. Often called the "birthplace of civilisation", Ancient Greece heralded numerous advances in philosophy, science, engineering and mathematics which have shaped our understanding of the modern world.
Assisted by Ri demo technician, Andy Marmery, Professor Davies demonstrates the key discoveries and experiments of many Greek thinkers -- from Thales and Pythagoras to Euclid, Archimedes and Hypatia of Alexandria.
This video was created as part of the Greek Legacy series of events, generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (http://www.snf.org).
The conference for sixth form students, held on Friday 6th March 2014, was a day of interaction and discovery - from exploring the astrolabe and the steam engine to exclaiming "Eureka!" and asking "How did they do that?". Alongside Professor Davies' demonstrations, talks were presented on Euclid and Hypatia. The audience discovered how the Greek Philosophers established the foundation of modern mathematics through the concept of proof, and students from Imperial College presented Greeks: The Musical!
Plus, there was the first ever public-screening of the Ri animation, The GreekLegacy.
The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science
and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution
and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/
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How to Do Greek Math Subtraction : Math Fundamentals

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Doing Greek math subtraction is something you might need to do to accurately measure things like links and distances. Do Greek math subtraction with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video clip.
Expert: Myranda StrangelandContact: www.MyrandaStangeland.com
Bio: Myranda Strangeland graduated from William Penn University, where she earned a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Physics in just 3 years.
Filmmaker: bjorn wilde
SeriesDescription: Mathematics will always be important to everyday life, so it is important to get a handle on basic concepts as early as possible. Get tips on mathematics with help from a mathematician and educator in this free video series.

Greek geometry (a) | Math History | NJ Wildberger

The ancient Greeks loved geometry and made great advances in this subject. Euclid's Elements was for 2000 years the main text in mathematics, giving a careful systematic treatment of both planar and three dimensional geometry, culminating in the five Platonic solids.
Apollonius made a thorough study of conics. Constructions played a key role, using straightedge and compass.
This is one of a series of lectures on the History of Mathematics by Assoc. Prof. N J Wildberger at UNSW.

What the Ancients Knew - Greece

The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their contributions to geometry, astronomy, and physics and take a close-up look at how they applied their knowledge: Thales predicted an eclipse, Pythagoras discovered mathematical correlation between a musical instrument's string length and its tone, Archimedes developed laws of mechanics, and a group of 90 priests made well-informed educated guesses about many things.
Hosted by Jack Turner. Published by Discovery Channel, 2008.

Leaping out of the Page The Use of Diagram in Greek Mathematics, Prof Reviel Netz, British Academy

LECTURE IN CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Leaping out of the Page: The Use of Diagram in Greek MathematicsProfessorReviel Netz
Thursday 14 March 2013, 6 -- 7.15pm followed by a reception
Why did Greek mathematicians rely so heavily on the diagram and why on a diagram of a very particular kind? This lecture surveys some of the recent research into Greek mathematical diagrams, bringing out the peculiarities of this unique artifact, and finally situates its use and its meaning within the larger patterns of the roles text, and images, played in ancient Greek writing as a whole.
About the Speaker:
Reviel Netz is Professor of Classics at Stanford University. He has published extensively in the field of ancient Greek mathematics, most recently as co-editor of The Archimedes Palimpsest (Cambridge University Press, 2011).
To find out more visit: http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2013/Leaping_out_of_the_Page.cfm

Greek mathematics

Greek mathematics, as that term is used in this article, is the mathematics written in Greek, developed from the 7th century BC to the 4th century AD around the shores of the Eastern Mediterranean. Greek mathematicians lived in cities spread over the entire Eastern Mediterranean, from Italy to North Africa, but were united by culture and language. Greek mathematics of the period following Alexander the Great is sometimes called Hellenistic mathematics. The word "mathematics" itself derives from the ancient Greek μάθημα (mathema), meaning "subject of instruction". The study of mathematics for its own sake and the use of generalized mathematical theories and proofs is the key difference between Greek mathematics and those of preceding civilizations.

Origins of Greek mathematics

The origins of Greek mathematics are not easily documented. The earliest advanced civilizations in the country of Greece and in Europe were the Minoan and later Mycenean civilization, both of which flourished during the 2nd millennium BC. While these civilizations possessed writing and were capable of advanced engineering, including four-story palaces with drainage and beehive tombs, they left behind no mathematical documents.